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CSS Animation Generator

Build CSS keyframe animations visually with live preview and code generation.

Animation Settings

Keyframes

0%
100%

Preview

Generated CSS

@keyframes my-animation {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.animated-element {
  animation: my-animation 1s ease 1 normal none;
}

What Is a CSS Animation Generator?

A CSS animation generator is a visual tool for creating CSS @keyframes animations without writing code from scratch. CSS animations allow you to smoothly transition between styles over time — moving elements, fading them in or out, scaling, rotating, changing colors, and creating complex multi-step sequences. They're defined using @keyframes rules and applied with the animation property.

While CSS animations are powerful, crafting them by hand can be tedious. You need to define keyframe percentages, set property values at each step, configure timing functions, iteration counts, direction, fill modes, and delays — then preview the result, tweak values, and repeat. A visual builder lets you see changes in real time and experiment with different effects instantly.

This CSS animation generator provides a full visual editor with keyframe management, animation property controls, live preview, and ready-to-use code output. Choose from 9 common presets (fade, slide, bounce, pulse, spin, shake, zoom) or build custom animations from scratch. Edit transform, opacity, background-color, dimensions, and border-radius at each keyframe. All processing happens in your browser.

How to Create CSS Animations

  1. Start with a preset or blank — Choose from presets like Fade In, Slide In, Bounce, Pulse, Spin, Shake, or Zoom In. Each preset loads appropriate keyframes and animation settings.
  2. Configure animation properties — Set the animation name, duration (0.1s–5s), timing function (ease, linear, cubic-bezier), iteration count, direction, fill mode, and delay.
  3. Edit keyframes — Each keyframe has a percentage (0%–100%) and CSS properties: transform, opacity, background-color, border-radius, width, and height. Add or remove keyframes as needed.
  4. Preview in real time — The live preview box shows your animation as you build it. Click "↻ Replay" to restart the animation and see changes immediately.
  5. Copy the generated CSS — The tool outputs a complete @keyframes rule and matching animation shorthand property. Click "Copy" to grab the code.

Key Features

  • Live preview — See your animation running in real time as you adjust keyframes and settings. Replay anytime to test non-looping animations.
  • 9 animation presets — Fade In, Fade Out, Slide In Left, Slide In Right, Bounce, Pulse, Spin, Shake, and Zoom In — all customizable as starting points.
  • Full keyframe editor — Add unlimited keyframes, set percentage positions, and configure transform, opacity, background-color, border-radius, width, and height at each step.
  • Cubic bezier support — Use custom cubic-bezier timing functions with four control points for precise easing curves beyond the built-in ease, ease-in, ease-out, and linear.
  • Complete animation control — Configure duration, timing function, delay, iteration count (1–infinite), direction (normal, reverse, alternate), and fill mode (none, forwards, backwards, both).
  • 100% client-side — All animation generation, preview, and code output happens in your browser. No server, no uploads.

Common Use Cases

  • Page load animations — Create fade-in, slide-in, or zoom-in effects for hero sections, cards, and page elements that animate on initial load.
  • Loading indicators — Build custom spinner, pulse, or bounce animations for loading states without relying on GIFs or external libraries.
  • Attention-grabbing effects — Design shake, pulse, or glow animations for call-to-action buttons, notifications, or form validation errors.
  • Micro-interactions — Create subtle hover effects, button click feedback, or icon animations that make your UI feel more responsive and polished.
  • Learning CSS animations — Experiment with keyframe properties, timing functions, and animation settings visually to understand how CSS animations work.

Frequently Asked Questions

🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.